Daily Notes- Sunshine and Warmer

 My down the street neighbor dropped off a bag or two of old magazines.  Four Gun and Garden (my favorites). This illustration was with a short story about an older woman and an older dog who lived his life in a fenced yard-alone.   She asked if the owner minded having the dog walked.  And so....just like that..a friendship. Joy for both the walker and walkee.  The neighborhood puts out stale bread for the ducks.  But the dog was allowed one slice.  The ducks- look like they don't like sharing.... A delightful illustration.

Oddly enough, I have been thinking of finding a dog to walk.  Not to own- just to walk.

So.  Up very late (for a Monday).  Grocery at well past 10 am.  Which is better.  I got oranges and croissant.  I got Bran Buds (there were only two boxes and I did NOT take both). And finally- frozen peas.  And some sour cream to try with the chili. If one was to be of the nervous sort- the flour and sugar section of the store would cause some disturbance.  Not well stocked.  Pretty empty.....And the pancake syrup was also in short supply.  Tons and Tons of beef, pork and chicken.

They had my milk.  But I stopped myself from buying an extra carton.  

I removed my sweater for the first time in 2021 and have a cotton work shirt on (but with a long sleeved thermal under).  Spring has Arrived. I even went out to chat with my neighbor and that was lovely as well.  Masked and distant. Still.  The movie Contact was on when I got home and I was hoping to watch.....but magazines, chat and breakfast came first.  I had breakfast after I go home.

I look forward to Monday all week.  Being out to shop and look at things and people.  But..then I am really glad to get back in the car, take off the mask and go home.  The two sides of the coin.  I think I was this way before the pandemic.  Happy to be driving up the driveway to the house- and not down it and away. Happy to be back home.  

I haven't chosen a book to read as yet.  I did some sewing yesterday along with watching season two of Law and Order.  Pre- Lenny.  Early Chris Noth.  80's.  Shoulder pads and wide hair.  One actor- old now- was really pretty great at crying.  Sloppy nose running crying. Wonder if he cringes when he sees it now?